Competency 001

Question 1

the teacher understands human developmental processes and

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applies this knowledge to plan instruction and ongoing assessment that motivate students and are responsive to their developmental characteristics and needs

Question 2

effective teachers know the typical developmental progressions of

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cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development of children in early childhood through grade 6

Question 3

teachers use their knowledge to create a learning environment in which children engage in

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purposeful, active learning,particularly and very importantly, including play experiences that foster the development of the whole child

Question 4

teachers recognize the wide range of variation of individual development among children and are aware of

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how development in one domain may affect performance in other domains

Question 5

teachers consider the cultural context when making decisions about appropriate activities and interactions with

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children and their parent/caregivers

Question 6

good teachers design classroom experiences to

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match the developmental level of the children

Question 7

by understanding the key principles of human development, effective teachers provide learners with a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that matches their abilities and needs in terms of

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age appropriateness, individual appropriateness, and cultural appropriateness

Question 8

the focus is on all the learners needs their

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physical, emotional, and social needs as well as their cognitive needs

Question 9

the results in the best practice because it addresses the

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developmental and learning of the whole child

Question 10

keywords

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understanding growth and development